So, What Does That Mean?

I apologize for the cryptic message I posted a few weeks ago. It seems like it has only been a few days since it was posted. I wrote what I felt would be appropriate at the time, recognizing the fact that we needed to talk with the girls and other family members first. Nevertheless, I thought it would be appropriate to give you a little more detail when I had a few moments to share, and this seems to be as good a time as any.

The facts are this: the cancer has returned in Sandy’s abdomen and there are indications that it has also spread to her lungs. Of course, this is very disappointing news. Sandy was nearing the end of chemotherapy treatment when we found out. With this news and given the fact that she only had a week left of chemo, and following the recommendation of her doctors, Sandy stopped treatment. We are exploring some options that might be available and I will keep you posted as that progresses.

On a more positive note, now that she is off chemo (poison), she should start to feel better soon. “They” often say that treatment is worse than the disease, and our experience seems to support it! I am sure that we’ll manage to create some fun for the family as she feels better.

Aside from this, we have enjoyed a few weeks filled with excitement and fun…and no shortage of holiday cheer. Hannah wrapped up fall ball over Thanksgiving weekend (that is fall lacrosse season, for anyone not living in the Mid-Atlantic or Northeastern US). Haley played in goal for Hannah’s team, which found itself with no goalie for that tournament. My parents were here during the week of Thanksgiving, giving them the opportunity to enjoy thanksgiving dinner and see the girls in gymnastics and lacrosse. Hannah had a 3 day swim meet at the Naval Academy that ended yesterday, while Haley had a gymnastics meet in Virginia this weekend. This put Sandy and me in different states at different events with different kids, though we still managed to make it to various holiday parties each evening! The last few weekends have been jam packed with your standard holiday events, and Mondays now provide a nice break form the action. Some people have sent me pics from these parties that I will (screen and) post soon ;-)

I hope that you and yours are enjoying the holiday mayhem, as well.